Highlights

Unique one-off build, a true head-turner
Built to promote a garage in France, costing over £60,000
Two former registered keepers
Recently serviced by Namco Camberley

The Appeal

At a time when many small American pickups carried adapted passenger car hardware, GMC stood out with its bonafide commercial units. Despite sharing much in the way of cosmetics with the Chevrolet Advance Design series—not to mention a very similar name—the GMC 'New Design' trucks, introduced in 1947, were very much a tougher, more versatile beast. Just like the Chevrolets, though, they were ripe for modification and customisation.

This 1952 example has been through exactly that - and what a result! Built as a promotional vehicle for a French garage, this unique hot-rod-style pickup cost in excess of £60,000 to put together. It's been recently serviced and, put simply, is beyond a head-turner. It's not often we see a New Design in the UK at all, let alone one built to such a unique spec. We're certain it'll garner plenty of admiration.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1952
The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
MOT exempt
MOT expired September 2024
Serviced last year by Namco Camberley
Stored under a carport and covers by previous owners, no doubt contributing to its fine condition
Currently indicates 013,494 miles

The Condition

Bodywork presents well with a few rust bubbles on the back arches
No sign of any significant dents or dings
Paintwork in very good condition with only light signs of wear
Garage branding still proudly on display - we must say, it really suits the truck
Wheels look in good order
Flooring appears very solid
Underside is in fine fettle with only light surface corrosion to note
Interior looks in very good condition, having been completely retrimmed and restored
No sign of any rips or tears
Classic Instruments dials and gauges are all clean and legible
Equipped with LED strip front lights and red built-in lights in the exhaust pipes

The Mechanics

4,653cc GMC V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay looks in good order
Features exhaust valves for adjustable sound levels
The vendor reports that it's in excellent order
We understand that it's driving well with no mechanical issues

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